Higher classification Sorex | Phylum Chordata Family Soricidae Scientific name Sorex lyelli Rank Species | |
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Similar Inyo shrew, Fog shrew, Baird's shrew, New Mexico shrew, Pribilof Island shrew | ||
The Mount Lyell shrew (Sorex lyelli) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is named for Mount Lyell in Yosemite National Park, the area where the shrew has been most commonly found.
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Range
It is endemic to a small area of the Sierra Nevada in California, United States. The range is located in Fresno, Mariposa, Mono, and Tuolumne counties between an elevation of 2,100–3,630 metres (6,890–11,910 ft). It is typically found in sub-alpine riparian areas near fast-running streams.
Description
The shrew is between 8.9–10 centimetres (3.5–3.9 in) long and weighs 4–5 grams (0.14–0.18 oz). The skull contains 32 teeth.
References
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